WORK WITH US
Welcome to I CAN! We are a neurodiverse, autistic-centered organisation which influences every aspect of our work culture. We aim to support all team members in roles which capitalise on individual strengths, respect personal schedules and capacity to provide meaningful growth opportunities over time. We feel very strongly about providing a workplace which celebrates and nurtures autistic talent and also attracts non-autistic team members who relish this opportunity. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read our company values and the details of our current opportunities below:
School Program Mentor Position
(Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, Level 1)
We have an exciting opportunity for people to join our team in the role of Mentor, delivering the I CAN Network Mentoring Program to school students in Bendigo and Echuca, Regional Victoria:
Regional Victoria: Bendigo and Echuca
- Training provided
- Inclusive and supportive workplace
- Flexible working hours – Perfect for students or someone wanting stable casual work
Our Mentors:
- Are Autistic themselves OR passionate about using life experiences with young people to change the narrative from I CAN’T to I CAN for Autistic children and teens
- Love to go into primary and secondary schools and get paid to have discussions, do fun activities and play games with Autistic students, that empower them with optimism, belonging, self-acceptance, pride and confidence.
- Are happy to jump in the car, put on your favorite song or enjoy the quiet time while driving to and from schools (Driver’s License and own transport preferred)
- Work in an environment with a 50% difference, meaning a minimum of half of our staff are Autistic.
Please refer to the Mentor Position Description for full details of these roles
In addition to working in our School Mentoring Program successful candidates may also be offered additional work with our I CAN Online Program (sessions run online during the afternoon or evening).
Please note: you do not need to be Autistic to apply. This is a paid, casual position and our supportive team will provide you with the training required to be successful in the role.
HOW TO APPLY? CLICK HERE
You will need to complete our application form and attach a CV and cover letter.
Not sure if you’re a good fit to work with us? You can view videos of our team on our YouTube channel. Or by visiting our region pages. We look forward to hearing from you.
School Program Mentor & Program Facilitator Positions
We have an exciting opportunity for people to join our team in either the role of Mentor or Program Facilitator, delivering the I CAN Network Mentoring Program to school students in multiple locations across Greater Melbourne:
Greater Melbourne: Frankston/ Mornington Peninsula Region, Outer Eastern Melbourne, and North Eastern Melbourne
- Training provided
- Inclusive and supportive workplace
- Flexible working hours – Perfect for students or someone wanting stable casual work
Our Mentors & Program Facilitators:
- Are Autistic themselves OR passionate about using life experiences with young people to change the narrative from I CAN’T to I CAN for Autistic children and teens
- Love to go into primary and secondary schools and get paid to have discussions, do fun activities and play games with Autistic students, that empower them with optimism, belonging, self-acceptance, pride and confidence.
- Are happy to jump in their car, put on your favorite song or enjoy the quiet time while driving to and from schools (Driver’s License and own transport preferred)
- Work in an environment with a 50% difference, meaning a minimum of half of our staff are Autistic.
Please refer to the Mentor Position Description or Program Facilitator Position Description for full details of these roles
In addition to working in our School Mentoring Program successful candidates may also be offered additional work with our I CAN Online Program (sessions run online during the afternoon or evening).
Please note: you do not need to be Autistic to apply. This is a paid, casual position and our supportive team will provide you with the training required to be successful in the role.
HOW TO APPLY?
You will need to complete our application form and attach a CV and cover letter.
Not sure if you’re a good fit to work with us? You can view videos of our team on our YouTube channel. Or by visiting our region pages. We look forward to hearing from you.
Lead Facilitators – Greater Geelong and Mornington Peninsula
- Reviewing staff performance in school programs
- Content Development
- Training Facilitators and Mentors on service delivery
Casual position – SCHADS Level 5
We are looking for an individual who wants casual employment and who can easily access schools across Greater Geelong and Colac Otway, or the Mornington Peninsula and surrounds (current driver’s license and car desirable). We need an individual who is sensitive to the support requirements of people with disability, and highly confident and experienced with group facilitation.
You have a genuine passion for the individual strengths of autistic/ neurodivergent students. You will be able to lead by example, deliver programs in schools and train colleagues on student engagement techniques.
From a practical sense, you will possess:
- Proven track record working in schools, such as in a teaching or allied health role
- Understanding of program design
- Content development experience
- Group facilitation experience
- Scheduling and Rostering experience
- Stakeholder relationship management and staff supervision experience (e.g. good skills with giving and receiving feedback)
- Strong administrative and IT skills
About the Role
Reporting to either the Customer Service Manager – Regional Victoria, or Customer Service Manager – Greater Melbourne, the Lead Facilitator will be responsible for the following:
- Supporting the Customer Service Manager, particularly with program quality and staff training
- Reviewing staff performance with program delivery
- Improving content and materials
- Scheduling, designing and delivering staff training on service delivery
- Scheduling I CAN services, as directed by the Customer Service Manager/ Lead
- Delivering high quality mentoring programs and speaking engagements
Download the full Job Outcomes Description (JOD) here. The successful candidate will also have an accompanying work plan which will break down the JOD against the casual hours.
Applicants must have the ability to work from home and be able to apply and provide a clear Working with Children Check (Employee). Please note: working hours must be performed during standard business hours with flexibility to work across weekdays.
About Us
I CAN Network is Australia’s largest Autistic-led organisation. We deliver group mentoring programs in schools and online to develop self-acceptance, optimism, belonging and confidence in autistic/ neurodivergent young people. We share our insights from mentoring via professional development workshops for educators.
As a small, yet rapidly growing organisation which is spread across Eastern Australia, our operations are geographically dispersed. While all necessary equipment will be provided, our staff work from home and require an appropriate and safe environment to work in at home.
How to Apply?
Please complete an Expression of Interest via the following link – Lead Facilitator EOI
You will need to attach a CV and cover letter. We will be in contact with you if you progress to the next round of the recruitment process
I CAN Mentor (Disability Inclusion Ambassador) – 1 x for Greater Melbourne and 1 x for Regional Victoria
- Gain experience in a mentoring organisation
- Develop as a speaker for I CAN Network and the Victorian Department of Education’s Disability Inclusion Reform
- Empower autistic young people through the I CAN Network mentoring program
About You
We are looking for a recent school leaver who can relate to the experiences of school students, and who wants to be developed into a mentor and speaker for I CAN Network in which they would promote the purpose of I CAN and the Victorian Department of Education’s Disability Inclusion reform. From a practical sense you will possess:
- Strong connection to the unique strengths of autistic people
- Relatability to the experiences of school students
- Willingness to learn, and to embrace feedback
- Willingness to embrace the I CAN Network mentoring program and deliver group mentoring programs
- Willingness to represent neurodivergent young people at I CAN/government meetings including the Autism Education Strategy Advisory Group
- Openness to public speaking training, and to speaking to audiences of school students, parents and teachers
About the Role
Reporting to a Customer Service Manager, the Mentor (Disability Inclusion Ambassador) will co-deliver group mentoring programs and deliver speaking engagements (eventually solo) as an I CAN Mentor. The successful applicant will be able to relate to the experiences of young autistic individuals and have a genuine passion for supporting the individual strengths of autistic young people.
Responsibilities of the Mentor (Disability Inclusion Ambassador) include:
- Mentoring autistic young people and planning/running activities during group mentoring sessions with the support of a Program Facilitator;
- Contribute to the development of practical resources which can be promoted to all Victorian government schools;
- Represent neurodivergent young people at I CAN Youth Advisory Group meetings (four per year);
- Contribute to the I CAN Supporting Resources Project by reflecting on time as a student in government schools.
Depending on availability, the successful candidate will work in our I CAN School SchoolⓇ Mentoring Program (sessions run at schools or in the community throughout the day) and/ or in our I CAN Online Program (sessions run online during the afternoon or evening).
To work in our I CAN SchoolⓇ programs a Driver’s Licence and own transport is strongly preferred. Successful candidates may be offered work across both the I CAN SchoolⓇ and I CAN Online Programs.
The commitment involves a fixed number of hours per mentoring session and sessions are run weekly. Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
How to Apply?
Please apply in writing to opportunities@icannetwork.com.au by 7th September 2025 with ‘Attn: Customer Service Manager’ in the subject title. You will need to attach a CV and cover letter. After 17th August 2025, you will be notified as to whether you have progressed to the next round of the recruitment process.
Applicants must be able to apply for and provide a clear Working with Children Check (Employee). As a small yet rapidly growing organisation which is spread across Eastern Australia, our operations are geographically dispersed. While all necessary equipment will be provided, our staff work from home and require an appropriate and safe environment to work in at home.
About Us
I CAN Network is Australia’s largest Autistic-led organisation. We deliver group mentoring programs in schools and online to develop self-acceptance, optimism, belonging and confidence in autistic/ neurodivergent young people. We share our insights from mentoring via professional development workshops for educators.
I CAN Online Program Mentor
We need Mentors located in Victoria, New South Wales or Queensland to deliver our I CAN Online Programs which include Dungeons and Dragons campaigns.
I CAN Network, Australia’s largest autistic-led organisation, is looking for people with a lived experience of autism and knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons to assist with the delivery of our I CAN Online group mentoring programs. The successful applicants will be able to relate to the experiences of young autistic individuals and have a genuine passion for supporting the individual strengths of autistic young people.
Reporting to a Customer Service Manager, Mentors support the delivery of group mentoring programs for a select group of young autistic individuals.
This involves assisting an I CAN Program Facilitator with the delivery of structured online group sessions which include games, discussions and activities.
Mentors will need availability for a minimum of 5-10-hours per week. Note that I CAN Online shifts occur in the afternoon and evening.
Successful candidates will need the following capabilities:
- Capacity to deliver the duties of the Mentor Job Outcomes Description;
- Implementation of child safety obligations;
- Self-awareness;
- Commitment to quality customer service;
- Basic organisational skills;
- Deliver scripted online group mentoring session plans;
- Intermediate-level knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons;
- Willingness to work across I CAN Online Programs, inclusive of the 6-week and 1-week programs;
How to Apply? CLICK HERE
Not sure if you’re a good fit to work with us? You can view videos of our team on our I CAN TV YouTube channel. We look forward to hearing from you.
What is it like to work at I CAN?
Visit our YouTube channel meet and hear first hand from our staff, past and present mentors and mentees. Students who have participated in our program and testimonies from their educators and parents.
FAQS
What roles can I apply for?
Whilst most of our opportunities are for mentoring positions (entry level through management), our I CAN Network team includes a diverse range of roles. If you would like to be the first to learn about upcoming opportunities with I CAN, including and beyond mentoring roles, please email us at opportunities@icannetwork.com.au and tell us about your interests and skills.
Can I apply for a position if I already work part time?
Absolutely. If you have a day or more free each week, we would love to hear from you!
How can I find out more information about the jobs listed?
Attached to each of the job opportunities you will see a job description. Download the job description for more information regarding the opportunity.
What is the time commitment involved in being a mentor?
The commitment of school-based mentors involves a fixed number of hours per mentoring session and availability during school hours for our I CAN School® programs.
The commitment of online group mentors also involves a fixed number of hours per mentoring session and availability on certain weekday evenings. We provide training and ongoing professional development for all team members.
Can I apply for a position if I’m not yet 18?
We do accept applications from people under the age of 18 for some roles. Please download the job description attached to the relevant job opportunity for more details.
Can I apply for more than one job posting at a time?
Yes, you can. Just ensure you apply for each role separately and include the job title in the subject line of each application, along with a current resume and cover letter.
Do I need a drivers licence to apply?
A current drivers license and a reliable vehicle is desirable.
How do I contact I CAN if I have a another question?
Send an email to opportunities@icannetwork.com.au and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have.
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